Banking, Investment Banking – Corporate Broking, Placement Analyst, London – United Kingdom 2027

About the role

Citi’s six-month London placement places analysts in the UK Corporate Broking team, supporting FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 clients. The role combines corporate finance with global equity-market analysis, covering market updates, valuation, capital-markets fundraising, IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, investor analysis, research, and client relationship development.

Role and Team

• Join Citi’s UK Corporate Broking team in London from February 2027.
• Support coverage of blue-chip FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 corporate clients.
• Combine corporate finance expertise with an understanding of global equity markets and market drivers.

Responsibilities

• Monitor equity-market news, developments, and trends using Citi’s global equities platform; communicate relevant information to clients.
• Speak with mutual fund and hedge fund managers to understand institutional investor perspectives and company valuations.
• Build financial models, assess valuations, and identify potential transaction opportunities for clients.
• Research industries and analyse relevant market trends.
• Analyse potential new investors to help strengthen clients’ shareholder bases.
• Support client development, relationship building, and presentations of new ideas to clients.

Program and Working Model

• Complete a six-month placement analyst program beginning in February 2027.
• Receive training and practical experience through assignment to the UK Corporate Broking team.
• Successful placement analysts may be considered for a full-time position after graduation.
• Work from 25 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, with three mandatory office days and two optional home-working days.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Candidate Profile

• Show motivation to develop a career in investment banking and a strong interest in business.
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity, initiative, and a desire to develop financial-industry knowledge.
• Bring strong communication, planning, organisational, relationship-building, and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrate commitment to personal growth, career development, mobility, and flexibility.
• Apply integrity and ethical decision-making consistently.